Massage Therapy Journal - Fall 2003

columns
28	Ben Benjamin's Corner
	Positive, loving touch with others early in life leads to the development of good behaviors in adulthood. By Ben E. Benjamin and Ruth Werner
122	Ethically Speaking
	Speaking out about the sexual misconduct of clients or other therapists can have legal ramifications, if not handled properly. By Dianne Polseno
128	Personal Computing
	This article can help you learn the lingo of the electronic age with the most common computer terms. By Reid Goldsborough
132	A Look Back
	The various marketing pieces from businesses that offered alternative therapies serve as visual links to the past. By Patricia J. Benjamin
142	Book Reviews
	Texts on deep tissue massage, research, Authentic Movement, orthopedic massage and Rosen Method Bodywork are discussed in this issue. Compiled by Lisa Mertz
160	Love, Massage & Medicine
	Enjoy the awareness of the collective consciousness, which can educate us and make our lives more meaningful. By Bernie Siegel

departments

14	Editor's Letter
18	Letters To The Editor
23	AMTA President's Editorial
24	Kaleidoscope
40	New Products
148	CD Corner
152	Directory of COMTA Schools
154	Classifieds
156	Calendar of Events
157	Advertiser Directory
161	2003 Buyer's Guide





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Official Publication of the American Massage Therapy Association^® Fall 2003 • Vol. 42, No. 3 (ISSN:0895-0814;USPS 0010-218) • • •

Michael L. Schwanz	Editor
Michelle L. Wolf	Associate Editor

Contributing Editors
Ben E. Benjamin
Patricia J. Benjamin
Theodore Berland
Trudy Brown
Brian Coughlan
Clare La Plante
Lisa Mertz
Jean Pascual
Dianne Polseno
Bernie Siegel

Douglas Kelly	Design Director
Whitney Larson	Art Director

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Elizabeth M. Lucas	Executive Director
Timothy M. Ryan	Director, Communications & Marketing
Jerry Hossli	Manager, Media Sales & Service
Christina Rompon	Media Sales & Service

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